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Pierre Jeanneret V Leg

V-leg Student desk by Pierre Jeanneret for Chandigarh, India, Circa 1960
V-leg Student desk by Pierre Jeanneret for Chandigarh, India, Circa 1960

V-leg Student desk by Pierre Jeanneret for Chandigarh, India, Circa 1960

By Pierre Jeanneret

Located in Tokyo, JP

An authentic mid-century piece from Pierre Jeanneret’s legendary Chandigarh commission. Crafted in

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Mid-20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Console Tables

Materials

Teak

Pair of Pierre Jeanneret Floating Back V-Leg Office Chairs, 1950s Chandigarh
Pair of Pierre Jeanneret Floating Back V-Leg Office Chairs, 1950s Chandigarh

Pair of Pierre Jeanneret Floating Back V-Leg Office Chairs, 1950s Chandigarh

By Pierre Jeanneret

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Gorgeous pair of Pierre Jeanneret office chairs designed in the 1950s. These chairs have a

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Vintage 1950s Indian Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Cane, Teak

V-leg Committee Chair by Pierre Jeanneret for Chandigarh, India, Circa 1953-54
V-leg Committee Chair by Pierre Jeanneret for Chandigarh, India, Circa 1953-54

V-leg Committee Chair by Pierre Jeanneret for Chandigarh, India, Circa 1953-54

By Pierre Jeanneret

Located in Tokyo, JP

An authentic mid-century piece from Pierre Jeanneret’s legendary Chandigarh commission. Teak frame

Category

Mid-20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Teak

V-leg Committee Chair by Pierre Jeanneret for Chandigarh, India, Circa 1953-54
V-leg Committee Chair by Pierre Jeanneret for Chandigarh, India, Circa 1953-54

V-leg Committee Chair by Pierre Jeanneret for Chandigarh, India, Circa 1953-54

By Pierre Jeanneret

Located in Tokyo, JP

An authentic mid-century piece from Pierre Jeanneret’s legendary Chandigarh commission. Teak frame

Category

Mid-20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Teak, Fabric

V-leg Committee Chair by Pierre Jeanneret for Chandigarh, India, Circa 1953-54
V-leg Committee Chair by Pierre Jeanneret for Chandigarh, India, Circa 1953-54

V-leg Committee Chair by Pierre Jeanneret for Chandigarh, India, Circa 1953-54

By Pierre Jeanneret

Located in Tokyo, JP

An authentic mid-century piece from Pierre Jeanneret’s legendary Chandigarh commission. Teak frame

Category

Mid-20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Teak

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Pierre Jeanneret v-leg sofa set with 2 armchairs in black hide
Pierre Jeanneret v-leg sofa set with 2 armchairs in black hide

Pierre Jeanneret v-leg sofa set with 2 armchairs in black hide

By Pierre Jeanneret

Located in Khet Ratchathewi, TH

Original Pierre Jeanneret v-leg sofa set with 2 armchairs in black hide (Admn.(L.)031) Swiss-born

Category

Antique 16th Century Indian Living Room Sets

Materials

Hide, Teak

Pierre Jeanneret Teak & Cane Bench with Jacques Dworczak Certificate 1955
Pierre Jeanneret Teak & Cane Bench with Jacques Dworczak Certificate 1955

Pierre Jeanneret Teak & Cane Bench with Jacques Dworczak Certificate 1955

By Pierre Jeanneret

Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury

Pierre Jeanneret ‘Compass’ inverted V legs with flat profiled sides, connected by a single full length

Category

Vintage 1950s Indian Rustic Benches

Materials

Cane, Teak

Pierre Jeanneret Teak Bench Model PJ-010902, Circa 1955-56
Pierre Jeanneret Teak Bench Model PJ-010902, Circa 1955-56

Pierre Jeanneret Teak Bench Model PJ-010902, Circa 1955-56

By Pierre Jeanneret

Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury

, raised on signature Pierre Jeanneret ‘Compass’ inverted V legs with flat profiled sides, connected by a

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Vintage 1950s Indian Rustic Benches

Materials

Teak

Pierre Jeanneret Student Desk with Rare Triple Original Lettering
Pierre Jeanneret Student Desk with Rare Triple Original Lettering

Pierre Jeanneret Student Desk with Rare Triple Original Lettering

By Pierre Jeanneret

Located in BREST, FR

Pierre Jeanneret V legs student desk for P.U and various education buildings. Rare triple original

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Vintage 1960s Indian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood, Teak

Pierre Jeanneret Student Desk with Rare Original Lettering
Pierre Jeanneret Student Desk with Rare Original Lettering

Pierre Jeanneret Student Desk with Rare Original Lettering

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H 27.96 in W 24.41 in D 48.43 in

Pierre Jeanneret Student Desk with Rare Original Lettering

By Pierre Jeanneret

Located in BREST, FR

Pierre Jeanneret V legs student desk for P.U and various education buildings. Rare original

Category

Vintage 1960s Indian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood, Teak

Pair of Pierre Jeanneret V-Leg Chairs
Pair of Pierre Jeanneret V-Leg Chairs

Pair of Pierre Jeanneret V-Leg Chairs

By Pierre Jeanneret

Located in Toronto, Ontario

Pair of V-Leg Chairs from Chandigarh, India c1955 Teak/Cane/Upholstery Exportation paperwork

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Vintage 1950s Indian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Teak, Cane, Fabric

Set of Eight Jeanneret V-Leg Chairs from Chandigarh
Set of Eight Jeanneret V-Leg Chairs from Chandigarh

Set of Eight Jeanneret V-Leg Chairs from Chandigarh

By Pierre Jeanneret

Located in Toronto, Ontario

A large set of 8 Pierre Jeanneret V-Leg Armchairs from Chandigarh. Very difficult to source a

Category

Vintage 1950s Indian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Cane, Teak, Upholstery

V-leg Desk With hole by Pierre Jeanneret for Chandigarh, India, Circa 1960
V-leg Desk With hole by Pierre Jeanneret for Chandigarh, India, Circa 1960

V-leg Desk With hole by Pierre Jeanneret for Chandigarh, India, Circa 1960

By Pierre Jeanneret

Located in Tokyo, JP

An authentic mid-century piece from Pierre Jeanneret’s legendary Chandigarh commission. Crafted in

Category

Mid-20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Console Tables

Materials

Teak

Pierre Jeanneret V Leg Chairs Pair in Teak and Cane Chandigarh, circa 1955
Pierre Jeanneret V Leg Chairs Pair in Teak and Cane Chandigarh, circa 1955

Pierre Jeanneret V Leg Chairs Pair in Teak and Cane Chandigarh, circa 1955

By Pierre Jeanneret

Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury

Pierre Jeanneret V leg chairs pair in teak and cane Chandigarh, circa 1955 Magnificent pair of

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Mid-20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Cane, Teak

Pierre Jeanneret Pair of "V-leg" Armchairs
Pierre Jeanneret Pair of "V-leg" Armchairs

Pierre Jeanneret Pair of "V-leg" Armchairs

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H 32.25 in W 21 in D 22.5 in

Pierre Jeanneret Pair of "V-leg" Armchairs

By Pierre Jeanneret

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Pair of original "V-leg" armchairs by Pierre Jeanneret from Chandigarh, India. Chairs have been

Category

20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Cane, Teak

Asymmetry V Legs Pair of Easy Armchairs Designed Pierre Jeanneret for Chandigarh
Asymmetry V Legs Pair of Easy Armchairs Designed Pierre Jeanneret for Chandigarh

Asymmetry V Legs Pair of Easy Armchairs Designed Pierre Jeanneret for Chandigarh

By Pierre Jeanneret

Located in London, GB

The Easy chairs are a very iconic model of lounge chairs designed by Pierre Jeanneret and intended

Category

Mid-20th Century Indian Armchairs

Materials

Cane, Wood, Teak

Pierre Jeanneret, Set of Six V-Leg Armchairs from Chandigarh, circa 1955
Pierre Jeanneret, Set of Six V-Leg Armchairs from Chandigarh, circa 1955

Pierre Jeanneret, Set of Six V-Leg Armchairs from Chandigarh, circa 1955

By Pierre Jeanneret

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Excellent grouping of 6 "V-Leg" armchairs with nice original patina, circa 1955. Dimensions vary

Category

20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Teak

Pierre Jeanneret, Set of 6 Armless V-Leg Chairs from Chandigarh, circa 1955
Pierre Jeanneret, Set of 6 Armless V-Leg Chairs from Chandigarh, circa 1955

Pierre Jeanneret, Set of 6 Armless V-Leg Chairs from Chandigarh, circa 1955

By Pierre Jeanneret

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Rare grouping of 6 armless "V-Leg" chairs with nice original patina, circa 1955. Dimensions vary

Category

20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Teak

Pierre Jeanneret, Set of 8 Armless V-Leg Chairs from Chandigarh, circa 1955
Pierre Jeanneret, Set of 8 Armless V-Leg Chairs from Chandigarh, circa 1955

Pierre Jeanneret, Set of 8 Armless V-Leg Chairs from Chandigarh, circa 1955

By Pierre Jeanneret

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Rare grouping of 8 armless "V-Leg" chairs with nice original patina, circa 1955. Dimensions vary

Category

20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Teak

Pierre Jeanneret PJ-SI-28-B V Leg Conference Chairs Teak & Cane Chandigarh, 1955
Pierre Jeanneret PJ-SI-28-B V Leg Conference Chairs Teak & Cane Chandigarh, 1955

Pierre Jeanneret PJ-SI-28-B V Leg Conference Chairs Teak & Cane Chandigarh, 1955

By Pierre Jeanneret

Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury

Pierre Jeanneret PJ-SI-28-B V leg conference chairs teak & cane, Chandigarh Magnificent set of

Category

Vintage 1950s Indian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Cane, Teak

Pierre Jeanneret, Student Desk
Pierre Jeanneret, Student Desk

Pierre Jeanneret, Student Desk

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H 27.96 in W 48.04 in D 24.02 in

Pierre Jeanneret, Student Desk

By Pierre Jeanneret

Located in BREST, FR

Pierre Jeanneret, Student desk with V legs, solid teak and teak veneer. Literature: Page 574 REF

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Vintage 1960s Indian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood, Teak

Pierre Jeanneret, Student Desk for Education Buildings in Chandigarh
Pierre Jeanneret, Student Desk for Education Buildings in Chandigarh

Pierre Jeanneret, Student Desk for Education Buildings in Chandigarh

By Pierre Jeanneret

Located in BREST, FR

Pierre Jeanneret, Student desk with V legs, solid teak and teak veneer. See photo before

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Vintage 1960s Indian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood, Teak

Pierre Jeanneret Student Library Desk & V Leg Chair Chandigarh
Pierre Jeanneret Student Library Desk & V Leg Chair Chandigarh

Pierre Jeanneret Student Library Desk & V Leg Chair Chandigarh

By Pierre Jeanneret

Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury

Pierre Jeanneret Student Library Desk  & V Leg Chair Chandigarh Magnificent re edition Pierre

Category

Late 20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Cane, Teak

Pierre Jeanneret Pair of "V-Leg" Armchairs from Chandigarh
Pierre Jeanneret Pair of "V-Leg" Armchairs from Chandigarh

Pierre Jeanneret Pair of "V-Leg" Armchairs from Chandigarh

By Pierre Jeanneret

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Excellent pair of “V-Leg” armchairs in original condition displaying an incredible patina, circa

Category

20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Teak

Pierre Jeanneret, Set of 8 V-Leg Armchairs from Chandigarh, circa 1955
Pierre Jeanneret, Set of 8 V-Leg Armchairs from Chandigarh, circa 1955

Pierre Jeanneret, Set of 8 V-Leg Armchairs from Chandigarh, circa 1955

By Pierre Jeanneret

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Excellent grouping of 8 "V-Leg" armchairs, circa 1955. Beautiful original/soulful patina displaying

Category

20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Teak

Pierre Jeanneret, Set of Six Armless V-Leg Chairs from Chandigarh, circa 1955
Pierre Jeanneret, Set of Six Armless V-Leg Chairs from Chandigarh, circa 1955

Pierre Jeanneret, Set of Six Armless V-Leg Chairs from Chandigarh, circa 1955

By Pierre Jeanneret

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Rare grouping of 6 armless "V-Leg" chairs with nice original patina, circa 1955. Dimensions vary

Category

20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Teak

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Pierre Jeanneret V Leg For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal pierre jeanneret v leg for your home. A pierre jeanneret v leg — often made from wood, hardwood and teak — can elevate any home. Your living room may not be complete without a pierre jeanneret v leg — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. A pierre jeanneret v leg is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Mid-Century Modern and Modern styles are sought with frequency.

How Much is a Pierre Jeanneret V Leg?

Prices for a pierre jeanneret v leg can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $3,250 and can go as high as $84,000, while the average can fetch as much as $20,000.

Pierre Jeanneret for sale on 1stDibs

If his famed cousin and longtime colleague Charles-Édouard Jeanneret — better known as Le Corbusier — was the visionary, then Pierre Jeanneret was the member of the architecture and design team who got things done. In recent years, Jeanneret has emerged from Le Corbusier’s shadow, as collectors have discovered his simple and striking chairs, benches, coffee tables and other furniture creations.

Jeanneret studied at the École des Beaux-Arts in Geneva and after he graduated in 1921 he became a partner in Le Corbusier’s office in Paris. The pair collaborated on numerous residential projects, most notably the Villa Savoye, the iconic modernist house in suburban Paris completed in 1931.

Jeanneret also worked with the great Charlotte Perriand on the Grand Modele line of tubular metal furnishings that was a sensation at the annual Salon d’Automne design expo in 1929. A rift developed between Jeanneret and his cousin during World War II, as the former joined the French resistance, while Le Corbusier cooperated with the occupying authorities in Vichy. The two did not work together again until 1950, when Le Corbusier persuaded Jeanneret to help execute the master plan for the new city of Chandigarh in Punjab, India. Jeanneret lived and worked there until the final years of his life.

A hallmark of Jeanneret’s furniture designs is his great sensitivity to materials. In contrast to the tubular-steel chairs produced by Marcel Breuer and other members of the Bauhaus, the chromed metal pieces designed by Jeanneret and Perriand — including such as the now-classic LC4 chaise longue and the Grand Confort lounge chair — have a sensuous, relaxed and welcoming look. Conversely, while Jeanneret uses essentially geometric forms for his wooden seating pieces, they exude warmth by nature of the material.

One of Jeanneret’s first manufactured designs in wood is the Model 92 Scissors chair, licensed by Hans and Florence Knoll when they were touring postwar France. But Jeanneret’s finest work in furniture was done in Chandigarh, and these are the pieces that have earned him recent renown.

Crafted of teak, the Chandigarh designs range from low-slung lounge chairs and armchairs with cane seats to desks and tables, most with Jeanneret’s signature drafting compass-shaped legs. Many such pieces on the market today are refurbished, having been found by dealers languishing in scrapyards in India in the late 1990s. Chandigarh is now taking better care of its modernist heritage, making available Jeanneret works all the rarer.

Find authentic vintage Pierre Jeanneret chairs, case pieces, tables and other furniture today on 1stDibs.